Self-retaining snap-in clip

Abstract

A self-retaining snap-in clip is provided for securely mounting a fuse holder with mounting tabs onto the panel of an equipment enclosure or frame mounted drawer. The clip has a body portion having a pair of spaced legs and a base connecting the legs together. A locking leg extends upwardly from one of the legs away from the other leg and a holding means on the locking leg serves to securely engage the fuse holder with the clip.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A clip comprising a body portion, said body portion comprising a pair of spaced first and second legs, a base connecting the legs together, an upstanding locking leg extending upwardly from said first leg in a direction away from said second leg and holding means mounted on the locking leg. 
     
     
       2. A clip as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second legs are substantially parallel to each other. 
     
     
       3. A clip as set forth in claim 2 wherein said base is substantially perpendicular to said first and second legs. 
     
     
       4. A clip as set forth in claim 3 wherein said holding means comprise means to hold a support means between the holding means and the upper leg. 
     
     
       5. A clip as set forth in claim 4 wherein said locking leg extends upwardly from said first leg and is at right angles thereto. 
     
     
       6. A clip as set forth in claim 5 wherein said holding means comprises at least one locking tyne, extending away from the locking leg and towards said base in overlying relationship to said first leg. 
     
     
       7. A clip as set forth in claim 6 wherein said locking tyne is resilient. 
     
     
       8. A clip as set forth in claim 7 wherein said locking tyne has a lower edge which is spaced above the upper surface of the first leg. 
     
     
       9. A clip as set forth in claim 8 wherein more than one locking tyne is provided on said locking leg. 
     
     
       10. A clip as set forth in claim 9 wherein each of said first and second leg has an opening therein. 
     
     
       11. A clip as set forth in claim 10 wherein the openings in said first and second legs have thread outcroppings. 
     
     
       12. A clip as set forth in claim 11 wherein each of said legs has an opening therein, which are in axial alignment to each other. 
     
     
       13. A clip as set forth in claim 12 wherein said thread outcroppings extend to a position below the first said leg. 
     
     
       14. A clip as set forth in claim 13 wherein the second leg opening has thread outcroppings. 
     
     
       15. A clip as set forth in claim 14 wherein said body portion is unshaped and is integral with said locking leg.